Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%) vs Longmorn 19 Year Old 2005 (cask 18070) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%)
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£150
Longmorn 19 Year Old 2005 (cask 18070) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Longmorn
£235
| Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%) | Longmorn 19 Year Old 2005 (cask 18070) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Longmorn |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 62.6% |
| Age | 15 yr | 19 yr |
| Price | £150 | £235 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%)
Longmorn 19 Year Old 2005 (cask 18070) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%)
Longmorn 19 Year Old 2005 (cask 18070) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Quick verdict
Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%) is better value at £150 vs £235.
For beginners: Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£150 vs £235)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Longmorn 19 Year Old 2005 (cask 18070) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (19 vs 15 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (62.6%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£235 vs £150)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Who should buy Mortlach?
Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Who should buy Longmorn?
Longmorn 19 Year Old 2005 (cask 18070) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%)
Only Longmorn 19 Year Old 2005 (cask 18070) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)